The Saudi government requires that all persons traveling to hajj have a meningitis immunization. The immunization must be no more than 3 years old and it must be received at least 10 days before traveling to hajj. In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends vaccines for hepatitis A and B.
Children should be up to date on their vaccinations. Children up to the age of 15 will receive oral Polio vaccine upon arrival in Saudia Arabia. Adults are advised to get a Polio booster as well.
The CDC recommends flu and pneumonia vaccines because of the plethora of coughs, colds and airborne illnesses at hajj.
The CDC recommends a Typhoid vaccination. Also, don’t forget a Tetanus booster.
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July 6, 2009 at 12:00 am |
[...] Hajj Immunization for 2009 Guidelines for those planning to make hajj in 2009 can be found at the Ministry of Hajj. Do not leave getting your immunizations until the last minute. Depending on where you are traveling from, you may be advised to have immunizations against yellow fever, or to get a single 500 mg dose of ciprofloxacin. Immunizations received within less than 10 days arrival in Saudia Arabia will not be accepted and you will not get to make hajj. Also look at other recommendations for immunizations for adults and children. [...]